Author: Anjianjei Constantine
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has threatened legal action against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Sinawo Thambo over a series of social media posts he claims are defamatory.A letter of demand, dated 11 October 2025, instructs Thambo to retract the posts made on platform X and issue a public apology within 48 hours. Kunene’s legal representatives allege the posts were intended to “injure his dignity and reputation.”- Advertisement – The dispute stems from Thambo’s posts on 8 and 10 October, where he alleged that Kunene had paid R400,000 bail for murder accused Katiso Molefe, awarded him Rea Vaya…
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is facing scrutiny after the ANC Caucus accused him of failing to declare that his flight to New York for Climate Week NYC 2024 was paid for by the Under2 Coalition. The ANC confirmed it will write to the Registrar of Members’ Interests to request an investigation into what it calls a breach of the legislature’s Code of Conduct.- Advertisement – In response, Winde’s office maintained that the trip was fully disclosed in the Department of the Premier’s 2024/2025 Annual Report, insisting that no personal gift or sponsorship was received. Questions Raised Over Transparency and…
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has stated that the Police Ministry will be required to appear before the Madlanga Commission to address claims made against the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa, who previously served as Minister of Police and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, was found dead at the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, Paris, two weeks ago after going missing for a day. He is believed to have died after falling from the 22nd floor of the hotel in what authorities described as tragic circumstances.- Advertisement – The former minister was expected to be granted a…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged party members to stand firm against those who misuse the ANC’s name for selfish or criminal purposes.Speaking at the reburial service of anti-apartheid activists Todd Matshikiza, Sheila Matshikiza, and John Maroo at Johannesburg City Hall on Saturday, Mbalula delivered a strong message of integrity and discipline within the movement.- Advertisement – He emphasised that the ANC’s name should not be associated with corruption or wrongdoing, saying the party’s reputation must be protected at all costs.“Not in Our Name,” Declares MbalulaMbalula made it clear that the ANC would not tolerate individuals who…
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged the ruling party to confront corruption and patronage head-on or risk further eroding public confidence.Speaking at the reburial of struggle icons Todd Matshikiza, Esme Sheila Matshikiza, and John Pogiso Maroo in Komani on Saturday, Mbalula said the ANC’s disappointing performance in the 2024 elections was a “strategic setback” and a wake-up call for the movement.- Advertisement – He reminded members that the party’s survival depends on returning to its founding principles of integrity, humility, and service. “Our commitment to organisational renewal requires of the ANC to be responsive to the dreams…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has firmly denied allegations that she authorised the irregular appointment of her personal assistant, Lesedi Mabiletja, to the position of chief of staff — a role reportedly paying R1.4 million annually.Speaking before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Thursday, Tolashe dismissed the accusations as false, defamatory, and politically motivated.- Advertisement – “These reports contain false and to some extent unlawful allegations which have the sole intention of causing damage to my reputation and dignity,” she said.She argued that the allegations aimed to distract from her ongoing efforts to restore governance and accountability within the…
South African taxpayers are footing a salary bill exceeding R14 million annually for the offices of two deputy ministers in the Presidency.This revelation came to light in Parliament after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni disclosed detailed expenditure figures in response to a question from ActionSA MP Athol Trollip.- Advertisement – According to Ntshavheni, Deputy Minister IK Morolong’s office employs seven staff members, costing the state R7.4 million per year in salaries. Morolong himself earns R2.2 million annually, including a R10,000 monthly allowance.His staff salaries range from R1.2 million for Moleme M (plus a R7,330 monthly allowance) to R163,680 for…
Former police minister Bheki Cele has delivered a stern message to the African National Congress (ANC), saying the party cannot continue deceiving its supporters. Speaking in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday during a memorial service for the late ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, Cele said the ANC’s credibility is wearing thin among its base.“We may think that we are bluffing people, but you can fool some people, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. There comes a time when people say, ‘We see what you are up to.’ Then they leave you to walk alone, you will be thinking…
Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has taken a swipe at Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chair Helen Zille, saying she should “stay home and look after her great-grandchildren” rather than run for Johannesburg mayor in 2026.Kunene, who described Zille as a “Cape Town reject,” made the comments on Wednesday in Diepkloof, Soweto, during a pothole repair drive with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) board and CEO Zweli Nyathi.- Advertisement – The outspoken politician recently returned as the City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport after being sworn in by Council Speaker Margaret Arnolds on Monday.Kunene…
Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Dianne Kohler Barnard is facing renewed calls to recuse herself from Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee probing alleged criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.Several committee members voiced concerns after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi implicated Kohler Barnard during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission, claiming she had accessed crime intelligence information she was not authorised to view.- Advertisement – Committee members said her continued participation could compromise the integrity and impartiality of the inquiry.DA Promises Swift ResponseThe DA has confirmed it is aware of the growing calls for Kohler Barnard’s…